NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What therapy is preferred for treating thyroid storm?

  1. Antithyroid (PTU preferred)

  2. Metformin

  3. Insulin

  4. ACE inhibitors

The correct answer is: Antithyroid (PTU preferred)

Thyroid storm is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs due to excessive amounts of thyroid hormones in the body. Treatment for thyroid storm involves managing the symptoms and addressing the underlying thyroid disorder. Among the choices given, only antithyroid medication, such as PTU, is specifically targeted for thyroid disorders and is the preferred therapy for treating thyroid storm. Metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors are not indicated for thyroid disorders and would not effectively treat the condition. In fact, insulin and ACE inhibitors may actually worsen the symptoms of thyroid storm. Therefore, for the most effective and appropriate treatment, antithyroid medication is preferred for managing thyroid storm.

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